The Ultimate Xena Fan Fiction Directory: What's New?

• Monday, December 30, 2002

  So does anyone have any last minutes words before the year 2002 is over? I want to say that I had a wonderful year here on the UFFD with you guys. And I am looking forward to another good year here together. I want to thank all my Reporters for the hard work they do, and without them I wouldnt be here updating.I want to thank them for there cooperation and timely work. I am not the easiest person some time to get along with(g)(I'll deny saying that(g)). I have become friends with some of them personally and some on the web. Either way the are wonderful people.

  I also want to thank my friend Pam(9/11) for giving me the chance to know here while she was alive. She also gave me the opportunity to meet many new people through my daily updates about her. I met a wonderful Aussie, her name is Roxy. Though we havn't met, yet. I do consider her someone very special to me. She has been there for me when I was down,PMS or just left me alone when thats what I felt I needed. So I am taking this time now to thank,you,Roxy for being apart of my life in 2002. And here is to many more years of friendship together!!

• eBookson Merwolf's Academy of Bards
  A Simple Matter of Trust by Pam Wilson
  The Lesser Evil by Pam Wilson
  What's in a Name by Firefly
  Ares' Plan by Cris and Amy
  Queen of My Heart by LJ Maas
  Heart of a Queen by LJ Maas
  Chakram Toss by Stacia Seaman
  Fielder's Choice by Mavis Applewater
  Final Battle by UDK_Bard
  A Place to Heal by Carole Giorgio
  Bard Challenge III by Alex
  Belle of the Mist by Ali Vali
  Passions Bright Fury by Radclyffe
  Shield of Justice by Radclyffe
  Honor Bound by Radclyffe
  Bad and Beautiful by Girlbard
  B Movie by K. Simpson
  Case of Beer and a Kiss by Tara Kerry
  Ever by Grit Jahning
  Duel of the Hearts by Kwipinky
  BL Miller by Hostage
  Amazon Queen Series by LM Townsend
  11 - Malatyra
  15 - Legacies
  20 - Daughters of Ares
  21 - Once and Future Queen
  Conqueror Series by LJ Maas
  Journey's End
  Petal of the Rose
  Exodus by Mikael Helbo Kjaer
  Crouching Dragon, Hidden Xena by Spike
  Ares Goddess of War by Murphy
  Loving the Conqueror by Mythe
  Provenance by Cruise
  The Cloak by BL Miller
  The Cabin by BL Miller

• xena & gabrielle virtual seasonAdversity
  An unforeseen force costs Xena a dear friend.

• Part 2 of Where There's Smoke by Angelrad on Wordscape [alt uber]
  Jo likes her life just the way it is, thank you. She loves her job as a firefighter, she loves her house, she loves the peace and quiet and she loves the fact that her life is simple, straightforward... uncomplicated. Getting new neighbours won't change that, right? Wrong.

• Children of Infinity - Prologue by Moon7u on Wordscape [alt original]
  Torn between the influences of Light and Shadow, a powerful woman, chosen by both to bring about the final fall or the rise of Creation, must make a decision that will tip the balance of Power forever.

• The Wanderer Chronicles VIII - These Days by The Tenth Muse on Wordscape [alt original]
  There's a lull in the demon-hunting business these days, so Catherine, Chen, and Jaime are forced to amuse themselves...

• It's a Beautiful Life: or How Xena Got Her Groove Back(conclusion) by Creme Brulee(Alt)
  Xena returns to a world and a bard that are greatly changed. She finds several impediments to picking up where she and Gabrielle left off - chief among them, Gabrielle's sword and sais at her throat. Life, it seems to Xena, just gets more interesting all of the time.

• The offering by Dark Angel(ALT)
  Summary pending.

  Sunday, December 29, 2002

  Hi all. I ate too much, I have a belly ache.I have to share something funny.Someone emailed me about my feeling that I wrote yesterday. She mentioned the "Thud Missile" LOL...Can anyone guess who that is?? I just love that name!!!

• Story 3 of the Beginning Again series - Love Contest by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Cupid challenges Sophia in a contest of hearts. Which is stronger: Cupid's arrows or love between soulmates?

• Story 4 of the Beginning Again series - Family Ties by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  In the 4th story, Sophia interferes in the plans of a minor god and gets zapped--forcing her to speak the truth only. It is during this time, she tells Ares the truth about family ties that they share.

• Love the Way You Love Me by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Xena, during the early morning hours, takes a moment and thinks about the way she feels about her Bard. A feel good, romantic piece of fluff.

• My Sisters Keeper by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 6

• eBooks on Merwolf's Academy of Bards
  Delta Sucks by girlbard
  Christmas Tree (The) by Anne Azel
  Above and Beyond by Annemaart
  Christmas Fantasy (A) by JM Dragon
  Blue Mountain Smokies by Koda Graystone
  Gabrielle, Bard in Bondage by TC O'Neil
  Alternative to Uber by Chelle
  The Gift by Taylor Rickard
  Kara's Moon by Gerri Hill
  A Simple Matter of Trust by Pam Wilson
  The Lesser Evil by Pam Wilson
  What's in a Name by Firefly
  Ares' Plan by Cris and Amy
  Queen of my Heart by LJ Maas
  Heart of a Queen by LJ Maas
  Chakram Toss by Stacia Seaman
  Fielders Choice by Mavis Applewater
  Final Battle: by UDK_Bard

• The Solstice of Redemption (Complete) by Felioness on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  This is not a happy tale, but one that rings of true human emotion. It is the final sequel to "Tribute of Love."

  Saturday, December 28, 2002

  Hi all! I have been busy all day fixing up my own web site. Broken links and new stories.See what I do on my days off? But I did sleep late this morning. What a wonderful thing!! So 3 more days till 2002 is all over, huh? WOW, I personally think it went very fast. I say after 30, the years just fly by. Need to make sure that you make the years you have useful and happy. I think I am feeling slightly Melancholy, sorry.

  Now a message that was asked of me to pass on:

  Redhawk Auction The Auction begins now and ends January 8th 2003.

  There are time when someone you know needs a helping hand. Heck, we've all been there, whether it's for emotional or financial support. In this case it is probably both but one is needed more than the other.

  One of our own bards has taken a family member into their home who has a few medical bills...and that's downplaying it quite a bit and came to them with nothing. She and her partner are having to adjust working to care for the family member and when they aren't there, they have to pay for a care-giver out of their own pocket for the next several months until the disability payments kick in.

  Now, we'll probably get kicked in the butt for this but trust me, it's so very worth it. The writer of whom I'm speaking is D. Jordan Redhawk. One of the best damn writers in the business. I would say that most of us have read her stuff,let's give a little back...what do you say?

  Raven at RavnHawke7@aol.com is going to put an on-line auction together. Do you have something you wish to donate? Let her (or me at rocky@teleport.com know. Wanna just send cash? We can do that too. Just drop it to D. Jordan Redhawk, PO Box 9001, Portland OR 97207. Or send to a paypal account which has been set up. djredhawk@earthlink.net

  The webpage is now up and running thanks to Katrina Blau. Please check it out and bid on any items that you have a hankerin for.

  We are also conducting a raffle. The tickets are $3.00 apiece or two for $5.00. Please send funds VIA paypal to djredhawk. If you'd rather send a check the send it to the PO box. Winners will be contacted at the end of the raffle for mailing details.

  Let us know and please send your emotional support in this trying time.

  Thank you to all who have donated items. Thanks also to those who have been sending their emotional support in these trying times.

  The Auction details are on the Auction Page so please read and let us know if any one has any questions.

  Again our thanks.

  Steph, Katrina and Anita

• No way period by Janice on Heartbrkns Place(ALT/UBER) Summary pending

• Whos who by PatR on Heartbrkns Place(ALT/UBER) Summary pending

• 20 ways to get rid of Joxer by PatR on Heartbrkns Place(ALT) Summary pending

  Friday, December 27, 2002

  So did anyone but me hit the stores for the big day after Christmas sale? It wasnt to crowded in the morning but holy moly, afternoon was packed! Well here is to day one of being off of work. Tomorrow I'll be working on my story. Wow it has been ages since I had time to write.

  For those that pray, please do so for a very special friend Susan Mullarky. She is a good friend to many Xenites and she isn't going to be with us for very long. If you don't pray, please spare a moment and think of her. We are spread all over the world and what I've found in this fandom is that we do come together when it matters. This is one of those times. We can't stop the inevitable but we can keep Susan in our thoughts and prayers.

• In Chapter 11 of Taking Risks by Shana at Shana's Xena Commentaries and Reviews(ALT/UBER)
  Xena and Gabrielle have a near run-in with a couple of members of the group searching for Xena, and make a decision about their future.

• Above and Beyond by Annemaart on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Short uber story/alt]
  The story is written in the form of a letter, left behind on Christmas day. And that's all I can say about it, really, without giving away parts of the plot, so you'll just have to read it if you're curious ;).

• Amicus Humani Generis by SB Zarben on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 18

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added Chapter 18

• Gabrielle, Bard In Bondage by T. C. O'Neill (alt) on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse
  Looking for a X/G Alternative Fan Fiction story with no plot but involves a mixture of love and tenderness with spanking and bondage? Well, here it is. The end of the story answers a question we have all wondered about or, my theory anyway.

• Amicus Humani Generis parts 15-18 by SB Zarben on Taiko's Scrolls of the Xenaverse(ALT/UBER)
  continuing story

  Wednesday/Thursday, December 25-26, 2002

  Merry Christmas everyone!!!I hope everyone had a very safe and healthy holiday. Here in New York we are actually having a white Christmas! It is really cool!! ~ Heartbrkn

• The Spirit of the Season-First through Eighth by Kim Steele on Lynka's site
  Poetry

• Exit Wound by Nancy M Hill at Lynka's site
  Poem

• Dream Catcher by Nancy M Hill at Lynka's site
  Poem

• The Curse of Higuchi-Chapter 1 by L. Crystal Michallet-Romero at Lynka's site(ALT)
  Summary posted with previous listing

• The Innocent II by Bedbard at Lynka's site(ALT)
  Second part of an earlier story -- originally written in March 2001 -- from Gabrielle's point of view.

• For Love Of A Queen, Part 12 by Poni on Mantiss' site
  Poni is troubled by a dream, but is awakened to a summoning by Aphrodite. The time of the announcement by Artemis has come.

• Gabrielle, Bard in Bondage by TC O'Neil on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (alt/Xena)
  Looking for a X/G Alternative Fan Fiction story with no plot but involves a mixture of love and tenderness with spanking and bondage? Well, here it is. The end of the story answers a question we have all wondered about or, my theory anyway.

• Sins of the Mother Part 6 - Homecoming by L. Crystal Michallet on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (Xena)
  The homecoming for Xena and Gabrielle's family brings unexpected surprises.

• Something I Said by Denic on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 3

• By the Manor Owned by Phair on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 5

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel with Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added Part 3

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major by PsiDraconis on Merwolf'a Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added Chapter 16 and 17

  Tuesday, December 24, 2002

  Merry Christmas eve everyone!!! I still can't believe it is here. I hope everyone gets what they asked Santa for. I do hope everyone asked for peace and happiness.

  9-11-01
  Merry Christmas to the everyone we lost. Merry Christmas Pam.

• Flea by Lois Cloarec Hart on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Über/alt]
  A whimsical Christmas story about a tiny, enthusiastic Guardian working in a children's hospital, who tries to help a doctor and a nurse along the road to romance, only to find, much to her surprise, that she's on the same path.

• Murder Most Foul by Lois Cloarec Hart and C. Paradee on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt/expanded version]
  This story opens in the summer of 1961, a time of intolerance and danger for women who dared to fall in love with other women. The events of that fateful summer dramatically alter the lives of two such lovers, Delia and Patricia, and will change the lives of two other women, Jaye and Lindsay, forty years later. Both mystery and romance, the story tells of the undying devotion between one pair of lovers, and the nascent love between much younger women brought together by a gruesome murder that is only the end result of a long-ago tragedy.

• Culture Clash by Nyrdgyrl on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 10

• Returning Home by Maxie Rose on forevaxena (alt/origional)
  authors note: My story is VERY graphic, it doesn't have anything to do with Xena, well it does, but their names are not mentioned in my story. I just got inspired from their relationship and I started to write this story about me and my partner of 2 years when she was away for 2 weeks in Alaska for the Army.

• Gabrielle's Dream by Caley Woulfe on forevaxena (alt)
  a PWP story

• Xena's Dream by Caley Woulfe on Forevaxena (alt)
  PWP story

• Persuasion by Caley Woulfe on Forevaxena (alt)
  PWP Story

• Sex Fiend by Caley Woulfe on Forevaxena (alt)
  A very short xena and gabrielle story

• Fate part 11 by HL Kaia on Forevaxena (alt/uber)
  continuing story

  Monday, December 23, 2002

  *******************************2 MORE DAYS**********************
  Tomorrow is Christmas eve!! OMG I can't believe it. Well 2 days of work then I am off for 8 days!!

• Xena & Gabrielle virtual season Now & Then
  Gabrielle reveals what she did the entire year while Xena was dead.

• Blindsided by Colleen on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Über/alt/unfinished]
  After a fun filled honeymoon, Erin and Jamie return home to start their life together. They make some important decisions about their future and are soon confronted with a few surprises, some happy and some not. But together they can face anything.

  Sunday, December 22, 2002

  *********************3 MORE DAYS*********************************
  and counting! Well I went to see my daughter, we had a wonderful time. I also met up with Nancy. She surprised me with a christmas gift and some yummy goodies! She is a wonderful person!

  So what is going to be your New Years resolution this year?? Email me I would love to hear about them.

• A note from CN Winters:

  I'm pleased to say that we all raised more than $11,000 for Carole at a time when she needs it most. My heartfelt thanks goes out to all the help we've received - the donors, the bidders, the promotional hands and MaryD for her overworked server(G). We'd also like to thank those of you that sent in your monetary donations or purchased Carole's book - every little bit helped. I know many of you wrote about your own battle with cancer or those of a loved ones battle. Although I didn't have time to reply while running the auction as I would've liked, let me take the time to thank you for sharing your stories with us. We too wish you the best of everything and appreciate your kind and supportive words.

  This site will soon be moving to it's old home at http://carolegiorgio.tripod.com on Dec. 26th so you may still make donations or purchase Carole's books until the end of January.

  Sincerely,CN Winters, Proud to be a Xenite(G)

  Now here's a few words from Carole herself:

  Hello to Everyone: I’m sitting here in front of my monitor with my fingers on the keyboard, and although words are spinning around in my brain, they don’t seem to want to come out in full sentences. Words like Thanks . . . Wow . . . Family . . . Friends . . . Goodness . . . Generous . . .

  Unbelievable . . . Heartfelt and . . . Overwhelmed. Perhaps the word that jumps out the most is overwhelmed, yet that shouldn’t be a surprise to me or to anyone reading this message. The people of the Xenaverse have always overwhelmed me when it comes to generosity, goodness, helpfulness, and giving a sense of family to all who open their hearts, minds, and arms to receive it. The cross section from which all the donated items were received still gives me goose bumps. I marvel at all of the people, many of whom I shall probably never meet in person, who have given so freely to my family and me.

  There was such a variety of items to bid on including: the written word from many, many bards; drawings from talented artists; music and video CDs from the computer literate among us, autographed pictures given directly from Xena actors themselves as well as items given up for auction by fans who had most likely purchased them as collectibles for themselves. There were many specialty items that came from as varied a realm as we all come from: Xenites, readers, bards, artists, crafts people, a new publisher, and even one of the producers/writers of Xena whose initials are SS (g). In addition to donated items, I received many monetary donations. Then commenced the bidding! I could fill the page with the words “Thank You,” but for some reason they don’t seem to say enough. I know you’re sitting there thinking––Two words would never be enough for a bard. Bards always need to embellish, change, stretch, overcompensate, and elaborate on what is already perfect. Well, you’re right! But I could write an essay on the way my heart felt when the auction first went into existence and what I felt when CN Winters and Karyn Carrico told me they were going to handle the entire project for me. I could tell about how my heart skipped a beat when the site went up and how it fluttered as I watched object after object being added to the pages.

  Tears fill my eyes, as I type this even now, when I think of how loving and giving you all are to someone whom you may or may not even know, but whose plight has touched you somewhere in your humanity. You have all responded far beyond what I would have anticipated, but knowing what a great group of people you all are, I suppose I shouldn’t be at all surprised. But, here I am rambling again . . . I’m a member of the Xenaverse, I should know better (grin).

  Perhaps it is time to just fall back on those two familiar words that, in actuality, can encompass everything that is in my heart. So, with a lump in my throat (that is hard to convey across the Internet), and with a heart bursting with gratitude, I want to stand and applaud all of you. Then I want to reach out and touch each and every one of you with my heartfelt . . . THANK YOU!

  Carole Giorgio AKA Womynbard

• Alternative to Uber by Chelle on The Athenaeum (ALT/UBER)
  already in progress

• Where There's Smoke part 2 by Angelrad is on Angelrad's Fiction [uber/alt]
  Jo likes her life just the way it is, thank you. She loves her job as a firefighter, she loves her house, she loves the peace and quiet and she loves the fact that her life is simple, straightforward... uncomplicated. Getting new neighbours won't change that, right? Wrong.

• Children of Infinity Prologue by Moon7u on Moon-Struck [original alt]
  Torn between the influences of Light and Shadow, a powerful woman, chosen by both to bring about the final fall or the rise of Creation, must make a decision that will tip the balance of Power forever.

• The 16th and final part of The Last Conqueror by Lariel and Kamouraskan [conqueror alt]
  Choices are made, the battle won and the Empire is safe. But just how do you carve a new world from the bones of an old one, and can the partnership between street-smart Amazon Queen and former Conqueror of the Known World - a fragile alliance based on prophecy and necessity - survive a new world order?

  Saturday, December 21, 2002

  *********************4 MORE DAYS*********************************
  and counting! I am going to see my daughter tomorrow for the holidays. Hope all is well with everyone. Have a great weekend!!~Heartbrkn

• The Gift by Taylor Rickard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  A little bit of Christmas angst, a little bit of southern chauvinism, and a happy ending.

• Julie Baker's Negative Reaction on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 8

• The Day The Earth Went Mad by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 4

• A Sweet Surrender by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 7(conclusion)

• The Wanderer Chronicles VII - The Kindness of Strangers by The Tenth Muse[alt original]
  Catherine is forced to rely on the kindness of a stranger in order to visit Chen in the hospital.

• Untitled by Extra [gen original]
  A mother's love makes sure that justice is done for her daughter.

• Beast by Moon7u [alt original]>BR> Once the Beast is released from her cage, there's no driving her back in.

• She Imagines Sex Is Like New Zealand by Emily Mills [alt]
  

• Golden by Emily Mills [alt]
  

• Sharing A Bed by Emily Mills [alt]
  

• Autumn In The Columbarium by Emily Mills [alt]
  

• Oll Korrect by Emily Mills [alt]
  

  Friday, December 20, 2002

  GUESS WHO????? I hope everyone missed me as much as I missed them. My computer is all better.
  Can you believe 5 more days till Christmas????????? Well my tree is up and the presents are bought and wrapped. I am also on vacation from work 25 till Jan2!! How exciting is that!! Does everyone like the decorations i sent Barry to put up? Speaking of which, he will be on vacation from Friday the 20 till Jan 2, also. But he will not be updating, I will be. So you are all now stuck with me without any weekend break for a while.:)
  Also all bards please email me not Barry during that time, if you want your story posted.
  Well its getting late here and I want to check out the new computer. Everyone be safe, stay warm/or cold depending where you live, and love to all!!!!~Heartbrkn Bard

• Alternative to Uber by Chelle on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  This is a story about Stephanie Walker and her friends. She's someone we can all relate to, even if she is a bit...odd. She's a little delusional, regarded by her peers as a lunatic, a hero, and a drunk, but she's really a pretty nice person. Her story is not without drama and heartache, but whose isn't? At least she finds love in the end, and a place in a world that she helps to create.

• The Big Fight by Rab Donald on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Xena becomes involved in a contest that worries Gabrielle...the bard's intervention may prove telling...

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel & Alexa Hoffman on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 2

• The first story of the "Beginning Again" Series, called Fitting In by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  After the events of "Sins of the Father," Lila has to gain the respect of the Nation by passing her Rite. But to do so, she has to rely on a not-so-friendly Amazon.

• Story 2 of the "Beginning Again" Series, Discoveries by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Gabrielle learns about her new powers from Apollo. This story takes place around the same time frame as "Fitting In."

• Image Isn't Everything by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Aphrodite orders Sophia to go home to Athena after the young woman is plagued with headaches and fits of temper. After discovering what is causing the problem, Athena has to ask Ares to help their child.

• Murder has Two Faces by Tonya S. Coley on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Added part 7

• Something I Said by Denic on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Added part 2b

• Taking Risks-Chapter 10 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries(ALT/UBER) Xena continues to demonstrate inventive ways to get to know Gabrielle better.

  Thursday, December 19, 2002

• A Solstice For A Hero by Zuke on Dragon's Quill and Ink (classic)
  A Solstice story. Gabrielle is still a little girl learning harsh lessons. Herodotus rules his house with a firm hand and has forbidden Gabrielle to tell stories. But when a story about a woman warrior is the only thing that will calm Lila after a nightmare ... what's a little hero to do?

• The Lowest Hell by Gem on Dragon's Quill and Ink (slightly alt)
  Tanith has spent ten years being as normal as you and I. Until All Hallow's Eve. She meets a goblin who leads her to her soulmate, and the truth. Nothing is ever the same again. Don't forget to feed the bards who entertain us!

  Wednesday, December 18, 2002

• Beginning Again by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  In this final part of the "Sins of the Father" series, secrets from the past finally make it to the light as Hecuba tries to rebuild her relationship with Gabrielle. The truth "may set one free," but in this case, it make destroy everything that Hecuba is wishing for.

• My Sister's Keeper PART 5 by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• A Thousand Kisses part 9 by GirlBard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• A Conqueror's Winter by cornwel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Posted a revised version.

  Tuesday, December 17, 2002

• Eternal Spirit part 24 by M.E. Joseph (alt)
  When a long forgotten enemy takes what is most precious from the Warrior Princess, a united spirit between the two soul mates, grows in a strength that even the gods themselves couldn't break.

  Monday, December 16, 2002

• Ares' Plan by Cris and Amy on Lynka's (alt)
  Ares calls in a favor and enlists Cupid to Make Xena fall in love with him and leave the Bard. Things go awry and the arrow lands in Gabrielle instead.

• With A Little Help From Our Friends by Marion D Tuttle on Lynka's (alt)
  A new posting of an older story; Aphrodite helps Gabrielle and Xena get together and Ares is not happy. The God of War holds Gabrielle hostage in exchange for Xena's return as his Chosen.

• Time's Fell Hand - Chapter 14 by LJ Maas on her site [Alt]
  Gabrielle confronts the traitor and then works to save Athens.

• The Anti Uber Uber Xena Story by the bard formerly beloved as sHaYcH on Shay's Playground [Alt, Uber)
  To quote the author, "This story is not intended in any way, shape, or form to be hurtful. I was just having a bit of fun playing with some of the genre’s more glaring clichés."

  Sunday, December 15, 2002

• The Legacy of a Warrior by Jrockit on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  [Buffy-Xena crossover/unfinished] Three years after The Gift, there is a prophecy that a new warrior shall rise--and with her soul mate, they shall conquer the evils of the Hell mouth.

• Time's Fell Hand part 14 by LJ Maas on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Continuing story.

• The Curse of Higuchipart 8 by Crystal Michallet on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (post-fin)
  Continuing story.

• The Day The Earth Went Mad part 3 by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• A Sweet Surrender part 6 by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Gray Areas from the Xena and Gabrielle Virtual Season
  Xena and Gabrielle journey to India and recieve a series of suprises.

  Saturday, December 14, 2002

• Wild Heart by Poni on Mantiss' site
  Poem

• It's a Beautiful Life: or How Xena Got Her Groove Back by Creme Brulee (Alt)
  Xena returns to a world and a bard that are greatly changed. She finds several impediments to picking up where she and Gabrielle left off - chief among them, Gabrielle's sword and sais at her throat. Life, it seems to Xena, just gets more interesting all of the time.

  Friday, December 13, 2002

• Eternal Spirit parts 22 and 23 by M.E. Joseph (alt/uber)Continuing story.

• A Conqueror's Winter by cornwel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  In this version of the conqueror plot, Gabrielle is an Amazon Princess daughter of Melosa, a traveling bard and a muckraker. Xena is Lord Conqueror she's is a little bit quirky and a lot evil and is enraged by scrolls that rouse the people to rebellion. A light conqueror story.

• Coincidental Meetings by Mel R.C. on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [unfinished/original/alt]
  Returning back to a place Jack never thought she would be back to again. She finds herself in more trouble then she has ever been before. Her fathers side of the mafia is trying to get her to be in it league with them while her mothers side is tries to find a way to get her out of it. But all of that doesn't matter to, Jack as she is faced with her past and a love that had never died. Can she over come the boundries both sides of her family set for her, find out why people stop and look at her funny, why she has abilities no other people have and have the love she has longed for or is it all just been a bunch of Coincedental Meetings?

• Unfaithful by Xenickz on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Xena)
  Summary pending.

• Documentary Evidence by Rab Donald on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Xena)
  Adopting the role of 'storyteller' in an affluent, peaceful town, Xena revives hidden emotions. The effects on both her and Gabrielle will be far reaching...

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt/unfinished]
  Andi Littman, school brain and wallflower gets the chance to meet Haley Corregan; smart, beautiful, when Haley needs help with a class. They soon form a bond that may just tear them apart.

• My Sister's Keeper part 4 by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• MRI (My Reply Is:) by Grasshopper on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt/unfinished]
  Summary pending.

• Healing for the Future (Sins of the Father series) by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  The long healing process begins as Gabrielle and Xena deal with the trauma. Will this present darkness prove to be the one thing that tears them apart?

• A Thousand Kisses part 8 by GirlBard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

  Thursday, December 12, 2002

• Heartbrkn sent some decorations for the website. :) Barry

• Taking Risks-Chapter 9 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries (alt/uber)
  It's Gabrielle's turn to receive the pleasure at the hands and imagination of Xena.

  Wednesday, December 11, 2002

• Touching Steele part 4 by JenX and Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries (alt/uber)
  Steele gets an alarming communique from the Center, and Sarah finds herself thinking about leaving, just to avoid Steele's scrutiny.

• Outcome by Kim Pritekel on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [über/alt/unfinished]
  Summary pending.

• Sins of the Father - Pain of the Present by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  The trio confronts Gabrielle's family, never expecting the violence and pain that awaits them. STORY WARNING: This story deals with issues of sexual, mental and physical child abuse, specifically, Gabrielle's anguish and recovery. It is melodramatic and can be classified as a hurt/comfort series. If you are sensitive to this subject please don't read.

• Amicus Humani Generis part 17 by SB Zarben on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• The Last Conqueror part 15 by Lariel and Kamouraskan on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Continuing story.

  Tuesday, December 10, 2002

• In case anyone is wondering, Heartbrkn's computer is still down and she's on her laptop, which makes her unable to do the update. So, yours truly (Barry), is continuing to do the update. We now return to our regularly scheduled programming. :)

• Home Fires by Christine "Roo" Toups on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Mel/Janice, alt]
  This story takes place six months after the episode Xena Scrolls. Mel has left Janice with a terse "Dear John" letter and the good Dr. Covington has gone in search of a damned good explanation.

• The Ghost by Ri on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [Über, alt, finished]
  A ghostly figure had been stealing things from an old building for years. Not a single business or floor had been neglected. Rickie and her partner were hired to look into it. When Rickie was crawling through the vents after the ghost she fell down a shaft into strong arms. She would never have thought her life would change so much so fast as she looked into the piercing eyes of The Ghost.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major part 14 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Culture Clash part 9 by Nyrdgyrl on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Nightmares From the Past by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  After two years, Sophia, Gabrielle and Xena are reunited once again. This time to deal with a dark secret that the Bard has kept hidden from her soulmate. WARNING: This story focuses on child abuse: physical, sexually and mental. As my beta reader Virginia said "[The stories] were intense but not so that a reader would be squeamish." If you think you would have trouble with this story or that this story will cause you discomfort, please find something else to read. I've suffered enough discomfort writing this for the both of us.

• Bumblebee by Emily First on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt/uber)
  When Helen Scott wakes up alone,she discovers that her partner has had a dream...Will they be able to decipher the cryptic clues before disaster strikes? A True Story.

• The following e-book has been added to Merwolf's Academy of Bards:
  
  The Right Thing by SX Meagher

  Monday, December 9, 2002

• The Lakeview Saga by Shannon on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [uber/unfinished]
  As unexplained events begin to transpire in the small American town of Lakeview, Maighread MacLachlan is sent to investigate. She and her partner, Lakeview police officer Athena Horne, wind up with one mystery after another as they slowly realize their deepening feelings for one another.

• Something I Said by Denic on Merwolf's Academy of Bards [uber/unfinished]
  A harmless (or not) glimpse into what happens when we are unable to keep ourselves from speaking our minds. Some things are better left unsaid.

• Dawn of the Apoclypse II Xena and Gabrielle Virtual Season
  Gabrielle must find a way to break the spell Alti has put on Xena.

• The Right Thing by SX Meagher on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Hennessey Boudreaux is getting ready to leave her beloved South Carolina to travel to Boston to begin college. She's savoring the summer months while working at a local writing program for gifted teenagers. One of the teenagers, Townsend Bartley, is less gifted as a writer than she is as a hell raiser. But money and power talk, and Townsend's mother, a well-known and respected writer, has plenty of both. The headstrong, self-destructive 16-year-old is about to lock horns with her equally stubborn 17-year-old camp counselor. The story that ensues follows these two determined young women as they both try to sail through the murky depths that is young adulthood.

• Remember by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (post-fin)
  After Xena's death, Ares finds comfort in familiar arms.

• Sophia's Family by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Summary pending.

• Angel in My Eyes by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  It is a love story told from Gabrielle's point of view.

• Sophia's Choice by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Sophia meets up once again with Xena and Gabrielle. But this time she's has an ulterative motive: hoping to help the pair unlock the secret that is buried in their hearts.

• The following e-books have been posted to Merwolf's Academy of Bards:
  
  Honor Bound by Radclyffe
  A Sibling Rivalry by Katia N. Ruiz
  Heatwave by Midgit
  Duende by AHladis

  Friday, December 6, 2002

• A Handful of Heaven part 8 by Midgit on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• Spring Break part 2 by Lady J on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• A Thousand Kisses part 7 by Girlbard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• Sword of Artemis, Sword of Truth part 8 by L. M. Townsend on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The following e-books have been added to Merwolf's Academy Of Bards:
  
  Frequent Conversations by D

  Thursday, December 5, 2002

• Taking Risks-Chapter 8 by Shana at Shana's Xena Reviews and Commentaries (alt/uber)
  No longer able to ignore her impulses, Gabrielle reaches out and touches a very receptive Xena.

• The Humanity - Part Four by archaeobard [alt][uber]
  Continuing story.

• Frequent Conversations by D on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  This is a stand-alone story. It is not actually part of the Valiant Series, though it does tie in and Randi and Gwen do make an appearance or two. The Storyteller’s Cardinal Rule is still in effect.

• A Handful of Heaven part 8 by midgit on her site (alt/uber)
  Continuing story.

• Frequent Conversations by D on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards [über/alt/complete]
  Join Jac and Laura as their love story unfolds among the historic backdrop of WWII

• Harley part 15 (revised) on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards Poetry in Motion (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Negative Reaction part 7 by Julie Baker on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• Modern Crusaders: Adeptus Major part 13 by PsiDraconis on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The Day The Earth Went Mad part 2 by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• A Sweet Surrender part 5 by Katia N. Ruiz on Merwolf's Acacemy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

  Wednesday, December 4, 2002

• I Never Knew by KC MacGregor on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Mel and Janice)
  Mel and Janice iron out the terms of their new partnership and return to New York to show off their find: the Xena Scrolls. Now with their wings clipped by the war in Europe, they find adventure on a different front.

• A Queen's Sacrifice by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  This story was the first alt story on the web to deal with rape and the character of Gabrielle. Please be certain to read the disclaimers carefully before choosing to read this story. From BL: When I wrote this story, the goal was to take the characters past the trauma to the healing then to the living and learning to love again. I never expected the reactions I've received about this story, an in truth had been reluctant to post it. Now I'm glad I did. It truly is a wonderful feeling to know that a story that I've written has touched so many women in the past two years. This story earned an Eddie award on Tom's Xena Fan Fiction page and has been recommended reading by a women's sexual abuse survivor's mailing list.

• Guilt, Love and Forgiveness by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Set after the events in the episode BITTER SUITE, this tale makes Xena deal with the consequences of her actions when an injury failed to be healed by the waters of Illusia threatens to leave Gabrielle permanently blinded.

• Ulysses Revisited by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  My answer to that annoying episode. Gabrielle, unable to handle denying her feelings any longer, decides that leaving is the answer after seeing Xena's actions with Ulysses.

• Murder Has Two Faces part 6 by Tonya S. Coley on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The Daughters of Artemis series, The Sword Comes Home part 6 by L.M. Townsend on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Worlds Apart - Book One: Below Chapters 3 and 4 by Archaeobard and Verrath (uber)
  A continuation of the uber fantasy.

• Accomodations Complications by Bardic Bliss on Lurking Shadows (Gab/Joxer fic)
  Summary unavailable.

• Hold Me by Bardic Bliss on Lurking Shadows (Gab/Joxer fic)
  Summary unavailable.

• I feel the Earth Move by Jerry Hendy on Lurking Shadows (Gab/Joxer fic)
  Summary unavailable.

• Greased Lightning by Jrockit on Lurking Shadows (Gab/Joxer fic)
  A Xena and Grease parody.

• The Christmas Tree by Anne Azeal on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Summary unavailable.

• Finding Destiny (Wednesday Afternoon Series) by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (pwp)
  It is another Halloween and Destiny is back wondering if she will have another clandestine encounter?

• Storm Warning (Wednesday Afternoon Series) by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (pwp)
  Now that Carrie has been reunited with a woman from her past she wonders if she will ever get to spend time with her?

• Overtime (Wednesday Afternoon Series) by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (pwp)
  Sometimes working late can be rewarding.

• Roll of the Dice (Wednesday Afternoon Series) by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (pwp)
  On a business trip to Las Vegas a woman discovers that luck is indeed a lady.

• Charon's Troubles by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (alt)
  Summary already posted. Fixed version.

• Angel in My Eyes by Paully Adams on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards ( alt)
  It is a love story told from Gabrielle's point of view.

• Poetry in Motion part 14 by Harley on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards ( orig)
  Continuing story.

• Dark Heritage part 2 by ME Greska on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards ( uber)
  Continuing story.

• My Sister's Keeper part 3 by Mavis Applewater on Merwolf's Academy pf Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

  Tuesday, December 3, 2002

• Sorry there was no update for the last few days. I was called unexpectedly out of town, and Heartbrkn is on her laptop and unable to do the update. So, all the updates for the last few days are in this update.

• Time's Fell Hand - Chapter 13 by LJ Maas on her site [Alt]
  Gabrielle trys to get help for her cause as the battle of Marathon is won. As the traitors believe their plot is unknown, Gabrielle figures out the leaders.

• A New Year, a New Life by Sunflower on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  An unexpected guest may change Alison's life forever. The complications of an ex-lover, a new one and adopting a child prove to be thrilling but not too much. Tag along on the story of two almost strangers who are put together, by the power of fate, in hot Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, around New Year's Eve. After all, the hope of a New Year and a New Life is always fueled by true love.

• Tomorrow's Promise by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  One timeless summer on a small private island, two women discover the power of passion to heal, and the promise of hope only love can bestow.

• A Matter of Trust by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  An enigmatic internet security consultant and a sophisticated, high-powered business woman join forces to battle corporate espionage. Their professional relationship soon threatens to create even greater personal challenges as their association awakens unexpected needs and desires.

• Passion's Bright Fury by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Saxon Sinclair, the broodingly secretive Chief of Trauma at a busy Manhattan hospital is less than pleased to learn that her new resident is going to be the subject of a documentary film. The arrival of Jude Castle, a fiery independent film-maker, soon sets sparks flying as the two driven women clash both personally and professionally. On the battleground between life and death, passion strikes without warning.

• Above All Honor by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Assigned to guard the President's daughter, a secret service agent finds duty warring with desire.

• Honor Bound by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Secret Service Agent Cameron Roberts and Blair Powell, the President's daughter, return in the sequel to Above All, Honor. Against Blair's wishes, Cameron accepts reassignment as the chief of the security detail assigned to guard her. Amidst political intrigue and a menacing threat to Blair's safety, these two unusual women struggle to find their way back to one another. Can love survive when fate seems destined to stand between them?

• Love and Honor by Radclyffe on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  In this third book of the "Honor" series, Blair Powell, the President's daughter, and Cameron Roberts, the commander of her Secret Service detail, return amidst a climate of international turmoil and political unrest. The two women find their love and Cam's career on the line as they become the center of intense media scrutiny and a clandestine plot to destroy the President.

• When Death Rears Its Ugly Head by Smenzer on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Gabrielle/Ares fic/Rated PG-13 for violence)
  After a bloody war between the Romans and Amazons, an evil supernatural tree sprouts. Although weakened because the tree is sapping his powers, Ares helps Xena and Gabrielle fight it. The battle becomes a race against time when Gabrielle becomes infected.

• Cabin Fever by Smenzeron Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Gabrielle/Ares fic/Rated PG)
  Xena, Gabrielle and Ares are stuck on the farm during a winter blizzard. To avoid cabin fever, Gabrielle comes up with a unique solution. A Christmas story based on "Old Ares Had a Farm".

• Ares a La Mode by Smenzeron Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Gabrielle/Ares fic/pg)
  Ares tries to rescue Gabrielle from the cannibals' cooking pot, only to get caught himself. Can Xena rescue them in time?

• War of the Frying Pan by Smenzeron Merwolf's Academy of Bards (Gabrielle/Ares fic)
  Xena and Gabrielle hold an auction. Hercules and Ares have a bidding war over the item. Although it's set in the year 2001, it reads more like a general Xena story than an uber. Short and funny!

• Writer's Block by Smenzeron Merwolf's Academy of Bards ( Ares/Gabrielle Rated PG.)
  Gabrielle is cursed while attending a bard's convention thanks to Discord. And until she kisses War in Love's temple and walks War's dog, she won't be able to write a single word.

• Pathfinder part 4 by Windstar and at3sparkyon Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• The Last Conqueror part 14 by Lariel and Kamouraskanon Merwolf's Academy of Bards (conq)
  Continuing story.

• The Mince Pie by Zuke on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  Poem -- An amusing conversation between a slightly insane bard and her dessert, and can be found in the Poetry Library

• The Dolphin and The Minnow by Sam Ruskin on Dragon's Quill and Ink
  Poem

• Giving Thanks by Zuke on dragon's Quill and Ink
  It's not just for Thanksgiving, as Gabrielle proves. When she and Xena were still trying to adjust to their friendship, Gabrielle was trying to prove herself to Xena. Our favorite bard performs an unexpected rescue and becomes a small boy's hero, and gains Xena's respect.

• It's a Beautiful Life: or How Xena Got Her Groove Back by Creme Brulee (Alt)
  Xena returns to a world and a bard that are greatly changed. She finds several impediments to picking up where she and Gabrielle left off - chief among them, Gabrielle's sword and sais at her throat. Life, it seems to Xena, just gets more interesting all of the time.

• Blue Mountain Smokies by Koda Graystone on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (orig)
  Rayven a wildlife photographer and journalist returns to claim her ranch, while Jaxon Segreto, Chief of the elite firefighter team Blue Mountain Smokies does some soul searching.

• Just One Perfect Weekend by Asgard on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Hayden has been secretly attracted to her beautiful, straight friend Kelly since they first met. She is heading over to watch movies with Kelly while Kelly's kids are away for the weekend. For Hayden it may turn into one perfect weekend. Well, a girl can dream can't she?

• The Nearest Distant Shore by Little Mac on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Summary Pending

• Swimming for Shore by Little Mac on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (uber)
  Sequel to The Nearest Distant Shore.

• The Treaty by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  It's a change of roles as Gabrielle is forced to rescue the Warrior Princess after Xena is drugged and kidnapped by renegade Amazons in their bid to keep the young queen from signing a controversial treaty. Argo lovers will enjoy some of the humor in this one.

• The Show by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Not too much to say about this story except that Gabrielle certainly got to see a Tartarus of a floor show. This story earned Lunacy's famed "Do not read at work" warning.

• The Cloak by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  A short little story (I'm sure it'll remind you of Cards Anyone? and The Show) that pays tribute to that old saying "Some women look great in anything". A cool evening finds Gabrielle in her cloak and Xena discovering why sometimes less is more.

• The Silent Bard by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Written at the same time as The Cabin and The Show. When Ares tricks the great Muse Calliope into agreeing to a bet, it is Gabrielle and Xena who suffer as the bard is thrown into a world of silence. While she struggles the great depression that threatens to engulf her, Gabrielle is also forced to deal with the feelings that are awakening within her. Only Xena's love can save both of them from being losers in Ares' little game.

• The Cabin by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Xena and Gabrielle are kidnapped and tortured by an old enemy of the Warrior Princess. After being rescued by Hercules and Iolaus, the pair are left alone in a private mountain cabin to recover. Their time alone is the catalyst to the opening of their hearts and feelings, but just when they think that happiness is theirs, Gabrielle's duties as Amazon Queen threaten to separate them forever.

• Cards Anyone by BL Miller on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  One of BL's 'naughty little romps' (see also The Show and The Cloak) about Gabrielle and Xena admitting their feelings. A cave, a rainstorm, a deck of cards, and nothing to bet with except their clothes. This story earned Lunacy's famed "Do not read at work" warning.

• Dimensia part 5 by Fier on Merwolf's Academy of Bards (alt)
  Continuing story.

• The following e-books have been added to Merwolf's Academy of Bards:
  
  The Amulet by DJ Belt
  The Golden Tiger by Radclyffe
  Shadowland by Radclyffe
  Tomorrow's Promise by Radclyffe
  Love's Melody Lost by Radclyffe
  Innocent Hearts by Radclyffe
  A Matter of Trust by Radclyffe
  Above All Honor by Radclyffe
  Love and Honor by Radclyffe

• Dawning of the Apocalypse Part of the Xena and Gabrielle Virtual Season. Xena and Gabrielle help the queen of Egypt find the book of the dead.

• A Lazy Loving Morning by BL Miller on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (alt)
  Think of The Show, Cards Anyone? and The Cloak. The title says it all. Be sure to order your Amazon Ice BEFORE you read. BL's last XWP fanfic story.

• Clueless by BL Miller on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (alt)
  Set after the events in the episode FINS, FEMMES, AND GEMS, this story gives the ladies a chance to relax and recuperate after foiling Aphrodite's plans. The go to the local town, not expecting to run into a relative of Gabrielle's...or the secret she's kept hidden for so long. A secret that will forever change the relationship between Xena and her bard.

• Charon's Troubles by BL Miller on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (alt)
  Sysiphus throws Charon, keeper of the ferry that transports the dead over the River Styx, out of the underworld. Hades asks Xena and Gabrielle to help him find his missing ferryman while at the same time they're being forced to deal with souls released from Tartarus back to the Overlord. The problem? They're all people who died at the hands of one Warrior Princess and it's her blood that they want now. Even after finding Charon, it proves to be difficult to keep him out of trouble, especially in places where dancing girls and gambling may be found. As if this wasn't enough, Gabrielle gets injured and Xena has to care for her. A combination of humor, hurt/comfort, and action that has proven to be a popular story.

• About Artemis by BL Miller on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (alt)
  Winner of the Second Xenite Bard Contest in 1997, this story features Artemis, Goddess of the Moon and protector of the Amazons, losing her godly powers after violating a sacred rule. Now mortal, the former deity is forced to depend on Xena and Gabrielle to help her solve the three mysteries and recover her godhood before time runs out...for all of them.

• The Daughters of Artemis series, The Sword Comes Home part 7 by L.M. Townsend on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (orig)
  Continuing story.

• Negative Reaction part 7 by Julie Baker' on Merwolf's Acdemy of Bards (uber)
  Continuing story.

• For Love Of A Queen, Part 11 by Poni on Mantiss' site
  Life moves on for Eponin, and Ephiny continues to return to her. But this latest time, she comes bearing an important message for not only Poni, but for all of the Amazons.

• Champion - Parts 12 and 13 by Melissa Good on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Shadows of the Soul - Part 19 by Melissa Good on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  Continuing story.

• The Last Conqueror - Part 14 by Kamouraskan and Lariel on MaryD's site. (Alt)
  Continuing story.

• Finding Destiny (Destiny - Part two) (Complete) by Mavis Applewater on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Plot? What plot?

• My Sister's Keeper - Part 3 by Mavis Applewater on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Continuing story.

• Overtime (Complete) by Mavis Applewater on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Plot? What plot?

• Roll of the Dice (Complete) by Mavis Applewater on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Plot? What plot?

• Storm Warning (The Beach - Part two) (Complete) by Mavis Applewater on MaryD's site. (Alt / Uber)
  Plot? What plot?

• The Christmas Tree (Complete) by Anne Azel on MaryD's site. (Alt / Original)
  A new employee shakes thing up at a Fashion Design company, much to the delight of the owner.

• Something in the Water (Complete) by DS Bauden and KD Bard on MryD's: The next Chapter. (Alt / Original)
  Special bath salts in the hot tub help to loosen inhibitions.